An old fish ladder and pond are aesthetically beautiful but were not reliable or durable enough to help anadromous fish navigate past the dam at Parker River. The new fish ladder is cost-effective and will allow continued reliable access for anadromous fish to reach the spawning grounds in Parker River.

Image ID: r0006849, NOAA's Restoration Center Collection
Location: Byfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
Photo Date: November 21, 2000
Credit: NOAA Restoration Center, Louise Kane

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